Buy POL in South Africa with rand
Buy Polygon directly from other people and pay in ZAR by Instant EFT or PayShap. The seller’s POL is locked in escrow before you pay, and only released when they confirm your payment.
- Escrow on every trade
- Pay by Instant EFT
- Free to sign up
- Escrow protectedCrypto locked before you pay
- ZARPay in randInstant EFT, PayShap, Bank transfer
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How to buy POL in South Africa in four steps
- 1
Create a free account
Sign up with your email and verify it. It takes about a minute.
- 2
Choose a seller
On P2P Trade, pick an offer in ZAR by price, limit and payment method. Their POL is locked in escrow.
- 3
Pay in rand
Send ZAR by Instant EFT or PayShap to the details in the trade, then tap “I’ve paid”.
- 4
Receive your POL
The seller confirms and the POL moves from escrow to your Peerlyx wallet.
What is Polygon?
POL, formerly MATIC, is the coin of Polygon, a fast and low-cost network built alongside Ethereum.
On Peerlyx you buy POL straight from another person at a price they set in ZAR, so you can pay by Instant EFT or PayShap, the way you already pay in South Africa.
How to pay in South Africa
- Instant EFTBank transfer
- PayShapInstant by phone number
- Bank transferTo the account shown in the trade
Each offer shows the method its seller accepts.
Five rules for a safe trade
Escrow protects the crypto. These habits protect your money.
- Pay only to the account shown inside the trade.
- Tap “I’ve paid” only after the money has left your account.
- Keep every message in the Peerlyx trade chat.
- Never share OTPs, passwords or your 2FA code.
- Something wrong? Open a dispute instead of paying again.
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Still stuck? Ask Peerlyx Support in the app chat.
How do I buy POL in South Africa with ZAR?
Create a free Peerlyx account, choose a POL offer priced in ZAR on P2P Trade, pay the seller by Instant EFT, PayShap or bank transfer within the time shown, and tap “I’ve paid”. When the seller confirms your payment, the POL is released from escrow to your Peerlyx wallet.
Which payment methods can I use in South Africa?
Sellers in South Africa commonly accept Instant EFT, PayShap or bank transfer. Each offer shows the method its seller accepts, and you pay only to the details shown inside the trade.
What price will I pay for POL?
Each seller sets their own price per POL in ZAR. The price on the offer is what you pay for each POL, so compare a few offers before you start.
Is it safe to buy POL peer to peer?
The seller’s POL is locked in escrow before you pay, and only their confirmation releases it. Pay only to the details shown in the trade, keep every message in the trade chat, and open a dispute if something goes wrong.
Do I need to verify my account?
With a verified email you can trade up to US$500 in total. Verify your phone and ID to trade without that limit.
How long does it take to get my POL?
Most sellers release within minutes of receiving your payment. Every offer shows how long you have to pay before you start.
Ready to buy your first POL?
Create a free account and pick a seller on P2P Trade. Your rand, their POL, escrow in between.
Buy POL in other countries
Prices are set by individual traders. Crypto prices can go down as well as up. Peerlyx is not affiliated with Instant EFT, PayShap, Bank transfer or any bank; payment method names belong to their owners. Level 1 accounts can trade up to US$500 in total.